Collision on budget imminent unless engagement is meaningful – Granger

Leader of the Opposition David Granger has put government on notice that there will be a collision on the next budget unless the Donald Ramotar administration is prepared to meet and have meaningful discussions.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, Granger said, “I do believe that if we do not get a favourable res-ponse from the government there will be another collision, and we are quite prepared for that.”

Work on the budget began in July and Finance Minister Ashni Singh has since invited both APNU and the AFC to take part in consultations.

Asked whether his comments about not being optimistic about the government’s treatment of the